Michael F., Author at GamingZion

Austria Accused of Shielding Gambling Monopolies from Competition

Michael F. November 12, 2010 10:21:03

The Gambling Act bill of 2008 proposed changes to Austrian gambling laws that would see power directed away from state gambling monopolies

Dutch Online Gambling Group De Lotto Drops Yuri van Gelder

Michael F. November 11, 2010 11:26:08

Dutch gymnast and Olympic gold medal winner Yuri van Gelder was once the ambassador of De Lotto, the only gambling group that is legally permitted

France Issues its 45th Online Gambling License to JOA Groupe

Michael F. November 10, 2010 12:19:58

Since France opened up its online gambling industry in early June 2010, the country’s gambling commission ARJEL (Autorité de égulation

Poland Threatens to Prosecute Online Gamblers

Michael F. November 9, 2010 11:38:46

Spending at online gambling sites in Poland is up a full 20 percent over last year. By the end of 2010, Poles will have spent

Betfair Online Sportsbook Moving UK Operations to Ireland

Michael F. November 8, 2010 11:36:08

In October 2010, online sports betting website Betfair, frustrated by the UK government’s failure to properly regulate offshore betting sites,

German Online Poker Pro Michael Eiler Wins PokerStars EPT Vienna

Michael F. November 6, 2010 10:23:29

Last weekend’s €5,300 buy-in European Poker Tour Vienna main event at at Kursalon casino proved to be an explosive match. The final table winner was

Austria Internet Betting Group bwin and PartyGaming Merger by 2011

Michael F. November 5, 2010 12:02:56

The merger between Austrian group bwin Interactive Entertainment AG and the London-listed gambling group PartyGaming is on track, both companies confirmed yesterday

Dragonfish Helping Boost Swedish Online Bingo Scene

Michael F. November 4, 2010 11:16:56

Just under a year ago, online gambling group 888 Holdings decided to dive deeper into the world of online bingo, acquiring the well-established Wink Bingo

UK Gambling Commission Survey Shows No Increase in Online Activity

Michael F. November 3, 2010 11:23:39

The UK Gambling Commission has released the results of its quarterly Gambling Participation survey, and the results suggest that there has been no increase